CATEGORY OF EMERGENCY

The following definitions of an emergency are provided as guidelines to assist college employees in determining the appropriate response.

Minor Emergency: Any incident, potential or actual, which will not seriously affect the overall functional capacity of the college. Make a report immediately by telephone to the Student Life Office at 8269 or Campus Services at 8296.

Major Emergency: Any incident, potential or actual, which affects an entire building or buildings and which will disrupt the overall operations of the college. Outside emergency services will probably be required, as well as major resource efforts from campus support services. Major policy considerations and decisions will usually be required from the Administration during times of crisis. Call 911 and report by telephone then notify the college switchboard or Campus Services at (706) 880-8296 or after hours at (706) 880-8196.

Disaster: (Code Red) any event or occurrence which has taken place and has seriously impaired or halted the operations of the college. In some cases, mass personnel casualties and severe property damage may be sustained. A coordinated effort of all campus-wide resources is required to effectively control the situation. Outside emergency services will be essential. In all cases of disaster, an Emergency Control Center will be activated, and the appropriate support and operational plans will be executed.